Your front-row seat to fascinating topics and fresh perspectives.

Our Golden Lectures (formerly Lifelong Learning Institute) are innovative programs specifically created for lifelong learners. Choose from a new group of featured seminar topics each term, led by distinguished Harper College faculty and experts in a variety of professional fields. Meet like-minded peers in a welcoming environment. Join discussions, share experiences, and make lasting friendships.


"I've enjoyed making time for Harper's Lifelong Learning Institute for several years now. As all retirees know, our days are filled with lots to do, and Harper gives us the added advantage of new ideas, programs, lectures and an opportunity to meet like-minded people."

"I'm a member of Harper's LLI because I have always loved to learn new things in many different areas, especially history, music of all types, painting, sculpture and current events. LLI offers reasonably priced classes in these areas taught by interesting experts. It's a productive and fulfilling way to spend my time."

"Harper's Lifelong Learning program has been a great place to learn more about the things I'm interested in, to broaden my horizons, and to make new friends. I have really enjoyed the variety of courses. Now, if we only had a course about how to make more time in one's day!"


These classes (listed with the prefix LLI) are offered at a special rate for all lifelong learners and therefore are not eligible for additional discounts.

Questions? Call: 847.925.6300 (Monday - Friday; 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.)

Courses

LLI0008 - Great Decisions Discussion 2026
LLI0218 - The Migration of Monarchs
LLI0414 - Unique Festivals Around the World New and Old
LLI0734 - Poetry and The American Midwest
LLI0735 - Maxwell Street, The Poor Man's Marshall Field's and More
LLI0736 - The Chicago School of Architecture Including Famous Lobbies
LLI0737 - The Old Man and the Sea: A Meditation on Courage and Loss
LLI0741 - New France: French Heritage in IL & WI
LLI0743 - 7 Strategies to Survive a Cold Dark Winter
LLI0744 - Unraveling Religion
LLI0745 - Find Your Higher Gear: Cycling Around Lake Michigan
LLI0749 - Opera Without Fear
LLI0750 - Beethoven Without Boundaries
LLI0751 - Uncorked: Demystifying Champagne and Sparkling Wines
LLI0752 - Into The Shadows: An Introduction to Film Noir
LLI0753 - Wonders of Webb: Exploring the Universe with James Webb Space Telescope
LLI0754 - Femme Fatale: The Lethal Woman in History, Literature, Film and Music
LLI0755 - The Grand Canyon and Other Natural Wonders in the US Southwest
LLI0756 - Bertha Benz: Trailblazer in Automotive History
LLI0757 - Route 66 in Illinois
LLI0758 - The Sweet Life: A Buzz-Worthy Look into the World of Honey Bees
LLI0759 - The Rise and Fall of Al Capone
LLI0760 - Jerks in Chicago History
LLI0761 - Tennis Anyone? The Court is Calling
LLI0764 - Chicago and the I & M Canal: Massive Growth After a Historic Decision
LLI0765 - All That Glitter: Chicago's Famous Movie Palaces
LLI0766 - The White City Murders Then to Now: New Insights
LLI0767 - The Presidency of Abraham Lincoln
LLI0768 - The Presidency of Theodore Roosevelt
LLI0769 - The Presidency of William McKinley
Thank you for your interest.